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Fraoch House

2.0 star property
Edinburgh's cultural heart awaits at this comfortable guesthouse, perfectly positioned for exploring Scotland's historic capital city on foot

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Travelers find themselves in Edinburgh's vibrant center at Fraoch House, a welcoming guesthouse just steps from the Royal Mile and Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre. The property offers WiFi access in common areas and maintains smoke-free accommodations throughout.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Housekeeping
The current price is SAR 396
SAR 475 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Mar - 1 Apr

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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Double Room, Ensuite

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(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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  • Sleeps 2
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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Leith, a neighborhood in Edinburgh, is home to Fraoch House. Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle are notable landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Princes Street and George Street. Check out an event or a game at Murrayfield Stadium, and consider making time for Edinburgh Zoo, a top attraction not to be missed. Visit our Edinburgh travel guide
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66 Pilrig Street, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH6 5AS

What's nearby

  • Calton Hill
    Calton Hill
    13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Edinburgh royal playhouse theater
    Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre
    14 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Walter Scott Monument in the Rainy Day, Edinburgh, Scotland
    Princes Street
    17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • St. Andrew Square
    St. Andrew Square
    18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Omni Centre Edinburgh
    14 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Balfour Street Tram Stop
    5 min walk
  • Edinburgh Waverley Station
    9 min drive
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
    40 min drive

Restaurants

  • Brass Monkey Leith
    4 min walk
  • Origano
    5 min walk
  • Best Kebab House
    5 min walk
  • Victoria Bar
    5 min walk
  • The Tourmalet
    5 min walk

About this property

Fraoch House

Guesthouse near Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre
Located close to Princes Street, Fraoch House has plenty to offer. Guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
Other perks at this guesthouse include:
  • Smoke-free premises

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  • Housekeeping
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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

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Frequently asked questions

Is Fraoch House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Fraoch House?

As of 27 Rabiʻ I 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Fraoch House on 31 Rabiʻ I 2026 start from SAR 396, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Fraoch House?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Fraoch House?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Fraoch House located?

Located in Leith, this guesthouse is within 1 mi (2 km) of Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre, Princes Street, and St. Andrew Square. Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle are also within 2 mi (3 km). Balfour Street Tram Stop is 5 minutes by foot and Foot of The Walk Tram Stop is 12 minutes.

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Reviews

Fraoch House Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 367 out of 458 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 77 out of 458 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 458 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 458 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 458 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Blaine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Warm, clean and spacious room. Waited late for us to check in.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect spot for getting round the city with the no. 11 bus right outside! Room spacious and kept in the best possible condition. Have to pay extra for breakfast but worth it, however plenty of choices close by.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great proximity to everything, lovely stay, perfectly appointed room
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Arthur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The B&B is about a 8-10 minute walk from the tram station that runs to & from the airport (the stop closest is Balfour St). Our room was in the lowest floor (below street level), and was a good size. The bed was comfortable and the bathroom was fine; plenty of hot water (though the water heater made a loud noise when in use). They provided a bottle of filtered water, chocolate bars, tea and instant coffee, along with a hot pot. I couldn't figure out the TV, so I didn't bother with it; it was connected to a DVD player, and there were movies to borrow upstairs. The host was very helpful in regard to getting around the town; he told us that a bus stopped right across from the house that went into the royal mile area. We had no trouble getting UBERs from there. Also, the Tram was an easy way to the port of Leith where we visited the Royal Yacht Britannia.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Fraoch House is a very quaint house. The bedroom and bathroom was was clean. I took a star off because the property is a little dated overall. But I was very happy with the proximity to the royal mile and convenience overall.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Compact unit, not very roomy but clean, good to stay a few days for 2 people. Staff were very friendly and helpful. 25 minute walk to city, plenty of pubs and restaurants nearby. Bus stops outside property (bus # 11) from the city and bustop to city is across the road. 5 minute walk to tram which will take you to the airport. Good location, well worth staying.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a great place! We felt so fancy being welcomed with biscuits and drinks and a short explanation of the surrounding area. Perfect for us!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent!

Spacious room, comfortable beds and modern en suite. The fan already in the room was especially welcomed during the warm spell. Excellent breakfast! On bus lines into the city center. Very helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Gijsbert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Uitstekend verblijf! Vier nachten in een mooie kamer met uitzicht op de (rommelige)achtertuin. Mooi, onlangs vernieuwd sanitair. Een bureau/tafeltje ontbrak in de kamer. Ontbijt wordt pas vanaf 08.00 aangeboden. Dat was te laat, daardoor kan ik het ontbijt niet beoordelen. Ontvangst hartelijk en vriendelijk, daarna niemand niet meer gezien. Ook 's avonds niet. Algemeen: prima verblijf voor overnachting. Bus voor naar centrum tegenover het hotel was erg fijn.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

ANTONIO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was fine! Thanks
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yoshimichi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

立地もよく清潔なホテル

プリンセスストリートからトラムで４駅、balfour streetが近いです。駅の周りには飲食店、スーパーマーケットがあり便利です。徒歩５分位の住宅街にあり、静かな環境です。 ホテルの目の前にバス停があり、立地はいいと思います。 チェックインの時間前でしたが、清掃している間コーヒーをサービスしてもらい少しだけ待って利用できました。 ドアが薄いのか玄関の出入りの音が少し気になりましたが？それ以外は快適でした。 ドライヤー、バスアメニティはありました。部屋は清潔でした。 良いホテルだと思います。
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place to stay, really comfortable room and the staff were so attentive and helpful. Highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was a quaint establishment - a cross between an AB&B and hotel It had a shared fridge , little dining area and very friendly staff to help us up the stairs with our luggage , borrow us an extra converter and charger and provide assistance on so many other levels ! Rooms were clean and provided coffee, toiletries and a closet to hang a few things . I would highly recommend them !!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We had a lovely stay, mathew the owner was so helpful regarding buses etc. The bus stop to princess street is directly outside the hotel. My only criticism and its a more personal one is being type 1 diabetic there was no alternatives to sugar in hot drinks at breakfast or in the room, bathroom window couldnt be opened, like i say very small gripes. Other than that me and my mam had a fantastic stay, breakfast was beautiful and the room was lovely and spacious. Would definitely recommended this B&B
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great find

Room was spacious, clean and perfect for my needs, communal areas, corridors etc are abit tired, but the room was great. The manager was very helpful when I checked in
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ken

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay and were able to walk to most of the Edinburgh highlights and also had the option of easy public transit. The room was extremely comfortable and the staff was very accommodating.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fraoch House was wonderful. The accommodations were excellent, situated in a lovely neighborhood conveniently situated a brief bus ride from Old Town Edinburgh. Would most certainly recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sophie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

What a hidden gem

Check in was the best I've ever had! Tea or coffee with shortbread in the front room, Matthew went through all the details and gave some great info of the area, helped with bus times too. The accomodation is stunning, beautifully decorated, comfortable bed, quiet, lots of extras too. Nice to see some eco refills for bathroom shampoo/soap etc.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sundar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a very comfortable stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Garrett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet and lovely place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very nice and extremely helpful. Great location to hop on the bus and travel to locations if you choose not to walk. The room was clean, slept in comfortable beds and the pillows were comfortable too. We highly recommend Fraoch House to stay while in Edinburgh.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Judith Ricker

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fraoch House is a sweet place. It's older and has charm. Matthew the host was solicitous and eager to please. We had breakfast one morning and it was excellent. Our room was adequate. Lack of a plug convenient to one side of the.bed and.odd chairs that tipped over when we sat in them were drawbacks. The location was a disappointment. We didn't realize how far we were from everything. There is good bus service, but if you prefer to walk to attractions it's quite a slog. If you have a car it's no problem.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very enjoyable stay; excellent room & facilities, well treated & close to all Leith has to offer while the city centre is a no. 11 bus ride away, a fiver day pass getting you the tram as well. Worth the £12 for breakfast, lots of alternatives within walking distance but what you get is worth the cost!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Klajdi

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Was not clean and I hot a skin infection.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

nono

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Très bien

Vraiment au top! Matthew est très gentil, serviable et professionnel. La prochaine fois avec plaisir.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024